Condensation is the transition of a material from a gaseous to a liquid aggregate state. The product is condensate. This process takes place under certain pressure and temperature conditions that are referred to as the condensation point.

Condensate pumps are designed to, in the absence of any natural process, use the force of gravity to raise the condensate to a certain height and pump it into an outlet further on. Eckerle pumps work fully automatically and are controlled via internal or external sensors.